Another Rear Tire Question

[Magna99]

I know there has been alot of posts on this but everything seems to be about the metzler. I replaced my front tire with the Factory Dunlop and have been pleased with the Dunlops. I just cruise my bike and am not a corner carver or a trip taker.  Is there a Dunlop upgrade to get a wider tire. I don't want to have to get a taller tire to get the wider tread. I am more into the lower profile with the wider tire look. What options do I have for this?? I assume the 180/70/15 Metzler (although I have never seen a pic of this tire on a Magna) will give me wider without the height. I have about 500-1000 miles left in my rear tire so any help will be appreciated!

[Charles S Otwell]

I run a 170/80/15 Shinko, Z-rated tire, used a lot on sports bikes, wider than the stock a little hammering on the brake stay is all that's needed. I think that is required on all the wider tires? Here are pics of mine.

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n99/oldman_05/Tires005.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n99/oldman_05/Tires001.jpg

[Greg Cothern]

I assume the 180/70/15 Metzler (although I have never seen a pic of this tire on a Magna) will give me wider without the height.

Yep the 180/70 will give you a decent width, however not as wide as the 170/80 (but this one is taller as you did not want)..  Dont forget the Avon Venom offerings.

[Magna99]

How would the 170/80/15 Dunlop K555 Fit? Would it be as tall as the metzler? Since I just replaced my front tire with the dunlop, I am not sure how riding on 2 different brands would be if I went with the Metzler on the rear. What would you suggest?

[roboto65]

Running the Metz on the back with the Dunlop on the front has been done many times with no Ill effects I personally like the Metz lots better wear get more miles from the Metz than the Dunlop..